Planar IX2850 User manual

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USER'S GUIDE
LED LCD Monitor
IX2850

Content
Operation Instructions...................................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions...........................................................................................................................................................3
Package Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................5
First Setup...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Front View of the Product ............................................................................................................................................7
Rear View of the Product ..............................................................................................................................................8
Quick Installation .............................................................................................................................................................9
Basic Operation and Calibration/Reset Instructions........................................................................................ 10
Advanced Operation—OSD Menu......................................................................................................................... 12
Supporting Timing Modes ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Technical Information................................................................................................................................................. 21
Wall-Mount Installation Instructions..................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................ 23
Planar Support ............................................................................................................................................................... 24

Operation Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the IX2850 LED LCD monitor. Please read this guide thoroughly before
installation.
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)
This LED LCD Monitor has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide proper
protection against harmful interference to a residential installation. This LED LCD Monitor
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. Harmful interference to radio
communication may be the result if it‘s not properly installed and used. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this LED LCD Monitor
does cause serious interference to radio or television reception, resetting may correct it.
Moreover, users are encouraged to reduce interference by doing one or more of the following:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Move the LED LCD Monitor and the receiver further away from each other.
 Connect the LED LCD Monitor into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
 Consult your local dealer or a qualified technician.
FCC Warning:
To assure a continued FCC compliance, a user must use a grounded power supply cord and the
provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. Also, any unauthorized
changes or modifications to this LED LCD Monitor would void the user‘s authority to operate this
device.
Note: If necessary, shielded interface cables and AC power cord must be used to meet the
emission level limits.
According to WEEE regulation, this LED LCD Monitor can't be handled as normal trash in Europe when it is
out of usage. Please refer to the recycle information on Planar’s website to handle it.
For more information on how to recycle your product, please visit http://www.planar.com/about/green/
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COMMUNIQUE D’AVERTISSEMENT DE LA FCC CONCERNANT LES INTERFERENCE DE
FREQUENCE RADIO: (SEULEMENT POUR MODELES CERTIFIE PAR LA FCC)
Ce moniteur a été testé et à été trouvé conforme aux limites pour un appareil numérique de
Classe B, suivant la partie 15 des règlements de la FCC. Ces limites ont été développées pour
offrir une protection satisfaisante contre les interférences nuisibles dans une installation
résidentielle. Ce moniteur génère, utilise et peut radier de l’énergie de fréquence radio. Ceci
peut causer des interférences nuisibles à des communication radio si l’appareil n’est pas
convenablement installé et utilisé. Il n’y à néanmoins aucune garantie que des interférences
n’apparaîtront pas dans une installation particulière. Si ce moniteur cause de sérieuses
interférences à la réception de signaux radios ou télévisées, une possibilité est de réinitialiser le
moniteur. Les usagers sont aussi encouragés à corriger les interférences en appliquant une ou
plusieurs des démarches suivantes:
 Réorientez ou déplacez l’antenne de réception.
 Placez le moniteur et le récepteur plus loin l’un de l’autre.
 Connectez le moniteur à une prise différente de celle à laquelle le récepteur est connecté.
 Consultez votre revendeur local ou un technicien qualifié.
Avertissement de la FCC:
Pour assurez une conformité continue au règlements de la FCC, l’utilisateur doit utiliser un
cordon d’alimentation mis à terre et le câble d’interface vidéo protégé avec noyaux en ferrite,
fourni avec l’appareil. Chaque modification ou changement non-autorisé appliqué à ce moniteur
peut faire perdre à l’utilisateur sont droit d’opération de cet appareil.
Note: Si nécessaire, des câbles d’interface protégés et un cordon d’alimentation alternante
doivent être utilisé pour être conforme aux limites d’émission.
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Unpacking Instructions
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Remove the LED LCD Monitor out of the package and take off the plastic bag and Polystyrene
Foam.

Remove base from plastic bag and attach to base.
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Adjust the display between -5° and 20°.
Safety Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s manual to
maximize the life of your unit.
Do:
 Turn off the product before cleaning.
 Surface may be cleaned using a soft clean cloth moistened with mild window glass
commercial cleaners or 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.
 Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
 Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not going to be used for an
extended period of time.
Don’t:
 Do not touch the LED display screen surface with sharp or hard objects.
 Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for your cleaning.
 Do not operate the product under the following conditions:
o Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.
o Areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
o Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
o In direct sunlight.
 If smoke, abnormal noise or odor emits from your LED LCD Monitor, remove the power cord
immediately and call your service center.
 Never remove the rear cover of your LED LCD Monitor. The display unit inside contains
high-voltage parts and may cause electric shock.

Never try to repair your LED LCD Monitor yourself. Always call your service center or a
qualified technician to fix it.
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Due to safety concerns, if the VESA mounting kit is purchased separately, please
make sure the mounting kit is UL-listed, and replaceable only by service personnel.

Consignes de sécurité
Respectez tous les avertissements, les précautions et conseils d’entretien recommandés dans ce
manuel de l’utilisateur pour maximiser la durée de vie de votre appareil.
A faire :
 Éteindre le produit avant de le nettoyer.
 La surface de l'écran tactile peut être nettoyée avec un chiffon doux et propre imprégné d’un
nettoyant doux du commerce pour vitres ou d'un mélange à 50/50 d'alcool isopropylique et
d'eau.
 Utilisez un chiffon doux imprégné d'un détergeant doux pour nettoyer le carter de l'affichage.
 Débranchez la fiche d’alimentation de la prise de courant secteur si le produit ne doit pas être
utilisé pendant une période prolongée.
A ne pas faire :
 Ne touchez pas la surface de l’écran LED avec des objets coupants ou durs.
 N'utilisez pas des produits de nettoyage abrasifs, de la cire ou des solvants pour le nettoyage.
 N’utilisez pas le produit dans les conditions suivantes :
o Environnement extrêmement chaud, froid ou humide.
o Endroits poussiéreux ou sales.
o Près d’appareils générant un fort champ magnétique.
o Sous la lumière directe du soleil.
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Si de la fumée, un bruit anormal ou une odeur s'échappait de votre moniteur LCD LED,
débranchez immédiatement le cordon d'alimentation et appelez votre centre de réparation.
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Ne retirez jamais le couvercle arrière de votre moniteur LCD LED. L’unité d’affichage contient
des éléments où circule un voltage élevé et présentant un risque d'électrocution.
 N’essayez jamais de réparer vous-même votre moniteur LCD LED. Faites toujours appel à votre
centre de service ou à un technicien qualifié pour toute réparation.
 Pour des raisons de sécurité, si vous achetez séparément le kit de fixation VESA,
assurez-vous que celui-ci est certifié UL, et qu’il peut être remplacé uniquement par
un technicien qualifié.
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Package Overview
LED LCD Monitor Base
Power Cord DisplayPort Cable
HDMI Cable USB 3.0 Cable (A to B)
User’s Guide
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First Setup
Install the stand base
1. Lay the LED LCD Monitor flat on a table with the LED screen face down. To prevent the monitor
from being scratched, put a piece of soft cloth on the table on which the screen will be set.
2. Unpack the base, one hand hold the monitor, the other hand attach the base to the stand.
3. Stand the LED LCD Monitor up.
Disconnecting the stand base
1. Lay the LED LCD Monitor flat on a table with the LED screen face down. To prevent the LED
LCD Monitor from being scratched, put a piece of soft cloth on the table on which the screen
will be set.
2. Hold the monitor down with one hand. With the other hand, use two fingers to press the
hooks down as directed below.
3. Remove the base from the stand.
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Front View of the Product
①②③④ ⑤⑥
①OSD Turn On/ Off
②Scroll Down/ Adjust Decrease/ Audio/ Preset *
③Scroll UP/ Adjust Increase/ PIP (PBP)/Swap *
④Input select/ Confirm Selection/ Auto *
⑤Power On/ Off
⑥LED Indicator
* Hot keys Instructions please see“Using the OSD Menu”on page 10.
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Rear View of the Product
①②③④⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪
①Power Input
②DVI Input (DVI 24 pin)
③HDMI-2 input (HDMI 19 pin)
④HDMI-1 input (HDMI 19 pin)
⑤DisplayPort-2 Input (DisplayPort 20 pin)
⑥DisplayPort-1 Input (DisplayPort 20 pin)
⑦VGA Input (D-Sub 15 pin)
⑧Up-stream USB port (to PC)
⑨USB port x 2 (support USB 3.0 plug play device)
⑩Audio Input
⑪Headphone Jack
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Quick Installation
1. Connect either VGA, DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort Video Source from the monitor to the
computer. Make sure both monitor and computer are powered OFF. Please note. The
monitor ships with DisplayPort and HDMI cables only. DVI-dual link, or VGA cable may be
sourced separately from a cable supplier.
2. Connect the audio cable from audio output of computer to the audio input of the monitor.
3. Connect the earphone to the earphone output terminal of the monitor. (Earphone sold
separately).
4. To enable the USB 3.0 Hub, connect the USB 3.0 cable from the computer to the monitor.
5. Connect power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet, and then to the monitor.
6. Power-ON computer and then POWER-ON the monitor.
7. Set the timing mode on your computer. Recommended resolution and refresh rate is
3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz for DisplayPort and 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz for HDMI.
Figure:
Earphone
(not supplied)
PC
Audio cable
(not supplied)
USB 3.0 cable
Power cable
VGA cable
(not supplied)
HDMI cable
Dis
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Port cableDVI cable
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Basic Operation and Calibration/Reset Instructions
Before using the LED LCD Monitor:
 Connect external equipment properly.
 Insert the power plug, and the power LED indicator will light orange.
Power On/Off
To turn the LED LCD Monitor on/off:
Press button on the front. The power LED indicator light will be blue when the LED LCD
Monitor is on.
Using the OSD Menu
Use OSD menus to adjust settings by using the menu button on the front of the LED LCD
Monitor.
Displays main menu
1 Exits from OSD menu
Selects between DisplayPort1, DisplayPort2, HDMI1, HDMI2, DVI, or VGA mode
2 Press 3 seconds activates Auto Image Adjust (VGA only)
Select the desired item when in OSD menu
▼When not in OSD menu, holding for 1 second directly enters Audio menu
When holding for 3 seconds directly enters Color Preset Modes
Select the desired item when in OSD menu
▲When not in OSD menu, holding for 1 second directly enters PIP/PBP menu
When holding for 3 seconds directly swaps PIP/2PBP images only
▼+ ▲Recalls both Contrast and Brightness (when not in OSD menu)
OSD Lock Out Function
When LED LCD Monitor is in normal mode, the “OSD Lock Out” function can be enabled.
Option 1: OSD lock – all 4 buttons are locked except the “POWER” button.
Press and hold the 1button and the ▲button for 3 seconds to lock the OSD buttons.
The LED LCD Monitor will show an “OSD Locked” message for 3 seconds and the message will
disappear automatically.
Repeat this step to unlock.
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Option 2: OSD & Power button lock – all 5 buttons including the “POWER” button are locked.
Press and hold the 1button and the ▼button for 3 seconds to lock all 5 buttons.
The LED LCD Monitor will show a “Power Button Locked” message for 3 seconds and the
message will disappear automatically.
Repeat this step to unlock.
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Advanced Operation—OSD Menu
You can use the OSD menu to adjust various settings for your LED LCD Monitor.
Press the 1button to display the OSD Menu, and use ▲or ▼to select the desired OSD menu.
Press 2to confirm or reach the next sub-menu. To exit press 1.
Short Cuts Function from the button(s)
Input: When Input Select is pressed, change Input signal to DisplayPort1, DisplayPort 2, HDMI1,
HDMI2, DVI, or VGA.
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Picture: To manually adjust the Picture Format, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Over Drive and
ECO Mode of screen image.
• Picture Format: To select the video mode from 16:9, 4:3 or 1:1.
• Contrast: To adjust the foreground white level of screen image.
▲: increase contrast, ▼: decrease contrast.
• Brightness: To adjust the luminance of the video.
▲: increase brightness, ▼: decrease brightness.
• Sharpness: To adjust the clarity of a non-UHD Resolution (3840x1620) signal with ▲or ▼
button.
• Over Drive: Allows the user to change the Over Drive strength to improve the quality of
motion pictures.
Press ▲or ▼key to adjust the Over Drive strength in three levels.
• ECO Mode: Allows the user to change the energy-saving settings. Contrast and Brightness
adjustment will be disabled when ECO is active.
Press ▲or ▼key to adjust the ECO Mode in three levels.
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PiP/PbP: PiP/PbP button allows you to watch two screens from different sources at the same
time. (PiP is picture in picture; PbP is picture by picture)
• PiP/PbP Mode: Toggle to enable/disable PiP/PbP function.
Main Input. Identifies main source (greyed out)
• Sub Win1 Input: To select input source for sub-screen.
• Sub Win2 Input: To select input source for sub-screen.
• Sub Win3 Input: To select input source for sub-screen.
• PiP Size: To adjust sub-screen window size.
Small (720 x 480) Middle (1280 x 720) Large (1920 x 1080)
• PiP Position: To adjust sub-screen window position.
Top-Right Top-Left Bottom-Right Bottom-Left
• Swap: Switch between main screen and sub-screen (only for PiP and 2PbP)
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In PbP Mode
2PbP.
Splits the screen left and right equally. In order to achieve full screen on each side,
recommended resolution is 1920 x 2160; however, this is a custom resolution. Check your video
card to see if custom resolution is supported. If not supported, black bars on top and bottom will
result.
3PbP.
Splits the screen. Left-hand side shows only one input.
Right-hand side shows two inputs.
4PbP.
Splits the screen into four equal quadrants.
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Audio Adjust: To adjust the audio functions.
• Volume: To adjust the volume of speaker output.
• Mute: To turn the Mute ON/OFF.
• Audio Source: Default is main source, but can be manually switched in PiP and PbP mode.
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Color: To select the color for improving brightness and color saturation between Warm, Normal,
Cool, User Define, Preset Mode, and Blue Light Reducer.
• Warm: Adds green to screen image for a darker color.
• Normal: Adds red to screen image for warmer white and richer red.
• Cool: Adds blue to screen image for cooler white.
• User Define: Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), blue (B).
• Preset: Provides an optimum display environment depending on the content displayed. It
contains 5 user-selectable presets. (Picture Mode adjustment will be disabled when Preset is
active.)
-Standard is for general windows environment and monitor default setting.
-Game optimized for PC game environment.
-Cinema optimized for movie and video environment.
-Scenery optimized for displaying outdoor scenery images.
-Text optimized for text editing and viewing in a word processing environment.
• Blue Light Reducer: Decrease the blue light emitted from the display to reduce the risk of blue
light exposure to your eyes. (Picture Mode adjustment will be disabled when Blue Light
Reducer is active.)
Press ▲or ▼key to adjust the Blue Light Reducer strength in three levels.
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Language: Allows user to choose from available languages.
OSD Setting: To manually adjust the Horizontal and Vertical OSD position, Transparency and
OSD Time Out.
• Horizontal: To horizontally adjust the OSD position.
• Vertical: To vertically adjust the OSD position.
• Transparency: To change the transparency of OSD window.
• OSD Time Out: To automatically turn off On Screen Display (OSD) after a preset period of time.
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